Trabzonspor announced their match squad for the away fixture against Amedspor on August 30, 2026. According to a report by Fanatik, new signing Fabinho Tavares has been included in a match squad for the first time since joining the club.
The list, shared via the club's official social media account, reveals five significant absences. Due to injuries, Ruslan Malinovskyi and Benjamin Bouchouari are missing alongside Arseniy Batagov, Okay Yokuşlu, and Tim Jabol Folcarelli. This situation limits the manager's options somewhat for the trip.
Which players are traveling for the Amedspor match?
The 20-man squad, which includes goalkeeper Andre Onana, shows a balanced distribution from defense to attack. The defensive line features experienced names like Stefan Savic, Cenk Özkacar, and Samet Akaydin, while the midfield includes Ozan Tufan and Metehan Mimaroğlu. The forward line consists of Paul Onuachu, Umut Nayir, and Ernest Muçi. Detailed statistics for all players are available on the team's squad page.
New signing Fabinho's first inclusion in a match squad indicates the technical staff's intention to gradually integrate him into the team's rhythm. Whether the Brazilian player will get minutes in this weekend's fixture remains a question. Fabinho has made a positive impression in training since his arrival.
How will the absences affect the team?
The absence of Ruslan Malinovskyi means the team is without one of its most important weapons for creative midfield play and long-range shots. Similarly, the lack of Okay Yokuşlu could lead to a decrease in the midfield's physical strength and ball recovery percentage. This places more responsibility on players like Metehan Mimaroğlu and Aral Şimşir.
The status of injured players is updated regularly on the club's injuries page. It is not yet clear when Malinovskyi and Yokuşlu will return to the pitch. The technical team is working to find the most effective lineup with the available squad.
What is the team's current league position?
Trabzonspor, having just started the season, holds a certain position in the Süper Lig after the first three weeks. The result in week 4 of the Trendyol Süper Lig will directly impact the ranking on the standings page. The away match against Amedspor is seen as an important opportunity for the team to climb the points table.
The match will be played in Diyarbakır. Trabzonspor fans expect their team to deliver a strong performance away from home as well. This squad announcement ahead of the match attracted significant interest from fans and media. The full schedule of matches in the coming weeks can be viewed via the fixtures link.
The manager is targeting three points against Amedspor with the current squad at his disposal. It is stated that the players in the squad will fight for this goal despite the missing personnel. Fabinho's potential first contribution could also be part of this effort.
